Horses that suffer an allergy to hay can be allergic to either the hay dust or to the mold that can grow in the hay. Signs of wheezing, sneezing and coughing are indications that your horse is having an allergic reaction to airborne dust or mold. Can Hay cause a Read more…
Horses require a feed that will encourage a healthy digestive system. Make sure you are feeding a feed that is either dry or only slightly damp, bordering on dry. Can horses eat dry feed? Horses are able to consume about 1.5 to 2% of their body weight in dry feed Read more…
For all of these reasons, timothy hay is an excellent choice for horse owners who are looking for nutritious and healthy hay for their animals. Bermudagrass hay is typically the cheapest grass hay for horses, so it’s a good option for horse owners on a budget. What kind of hay Read more…
Bermuda hay is a nutritious option that you can use for feeding your horses. For horses in training and back yard horses, Bermuda hay, in combination with alfalfa, will promote their optimal health. Is Bermuda grass toxic to horses? The soluble carbohydrates and protein of bermudagrass herbage are low and Read more…
Onions and Garlic (The allium family of plants also includes chives, shallots and leeks.) These plants should generally be avoided by horses because they can damage red blood cells and lead to sickness. Are onions poisonous to horses? Onions, garlic, leek, shallot and chive are from the Allium genus of Read more…
What is Rat Poison Toxicity? Unfortunately, baits that are utilized to kill mice, rats and other rodents can also be poisonous to horses. What would happen if a horse ate rat poison? Cholecalciferol rodenticides can cause hypercalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, and acute kidney injury when enough is ingested to cause toxicosis. The Read more…
Can Horses Eat Peas? Horses enjoy eating peas and they make a great snack or small treat. Small and edible, peas are a great source of vitamins A, D, and B-6, as well as calcium, iron and magnesium. What vegetables can’t horses eat? Vegetables Not Safe for Horses These vegetables Read more…
Pea protein is low in sugar and starch making it an ideal choice, for horses and ponies that are prone to laminitis and for overweight horses on reduced hay rations. Are peas good for horses? Peas are a particularly good source of what are known as essential amino acids, which Read more…
Dried peas are a highly palatable, high-energy, and protein feed. They contain roughly 23% protein and energy from starch and fiber. The protein content helps support muscle growth and recovery, skin and coat health, and hoof health. Can you feed peas to horses? Peas are a particularly good source of Read more…
The everlasting pea (scientific name Lathyrus Latifolius), also known as Lathyrus or perennial pea, is a plant that is toxic to horses as well as dogs, cats and other animals. What is the most toxic plant to horses? Nine poisonous plants horses should avoid Ragwort. While ragwort has a bitter Read more…